Current Employment Opportunities

About Us: We are a faith-based community foundation, working to develop endowed funds and Donor Advised Funds to support the outreach and ministries of the Catholic community. We are “small but mighty.” We are passionate about increasing Catholic philanthropy in support of our ministries and the people they serve. We are committed to our vision and also to having fun as we work to implement that vision. We are an independent 501c3 organization, separate from the Diocese of San Jose.

Positions Available

Marketing & Communications Manager Job Description

Position Summary

The Marketing & Communications Manager develops, executes and manages marketing and communications efforts that advance the mission of the Foundation and deepen engagement with donors, advisors, beneficiary organizations and the broader Catholic community. This role is responsible for implementing clear, consistent, and compelling messaging that reflects our commitment to serving our community and building a strong culture of Catholic philanthropy.

Reporting to the Director of Engagement and Communications, and closely working with staff and key partners, this position helps ensure our marketing and communications are thoughtful, mission-aligned, and reflective of the impact we are privileged to support.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: San Jose

Reports to: Director of Engagement and Communications

Benefits:

Retirement plan matching
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid Time off
Professional development opportunities

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Content Development & Storytelling

Develop and produce compelling content that communicates the Foundation’s mission, impact, and values, including donor stories, newsletters, campaign materials, articles, and reports.
Translate complex philanthropic concepts (e.g., donor-advised funds, endowments, legacy gifts) into clear, accessible, and meaningful language.
Communicate the Foundation’s responsible and strategic management of charitable assets with integrity and a focus on long-term impact.

Communications Execution & Brand Management

Support the execution of the Foundation’s communications plan across email, website, print, and social media channels.
Maintain and update core marketing materials, including brochures, handouts, newsletters, and advertisements, ensuring consistency in voice, messaging, and brand standards.
Ensure all communications align with organizational messaging and visual identity guidelines.
Support cultivation of key audiences and stewardship efforts through strategic, thoughtful, and timely communications.

Digital & Email Communications

Manage website content updates, assist with writing/design of email marketing and manage social media presence.
Track baseline performance metrics (email, website, engagement) and recommend improvements to enhance reach and effectiveness.

Events & Foundation Visibility

Support promotion and communications for Foundation events, donor gatherings, and educational opportunities.
Assist in elevating awareness and participation in key initiatives and campaigns.

Project & Administrative Support

Manage timelines for communications projects and coordinate production of materials.
Perform other communications-related duties as assigned by the Director of Engagement & Communications.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
3–6+ years of experience in communications and/or marketing
Familiarity with Catholic organizations or openness to working within a faith-based environment
Understanding of Catholic stewardship and philanthropy and a desire to serve and assist others
Ability to maintain confidentiality
The ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Writing, Editing & Content Creation

Strong copywriting and editing skills for emails, articles, website, reports, newsletters, and marketing materials.
Ability to create clear, engaging, and persuasive content tailored to diverse audiences and communication channels.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Email Marketing

Proficiency with email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact or similar), including campaign creation, list segmentation, and performance tracking.
Understanding of audience targeting and effective calls-to-action.

Website & Digital Skills

Experience managing content within a CMS (e.g., WordPress), including updating text, images, and page layouts.
Familiarity with UI/UX best practices and SEO fundamentals.

Design & Marketing Materials

Proficiency with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and Canva.
Ability to design and format polished digital and print materials, with a strong sense of layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and branding consistency.

Project Management & Organization

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and coordinate timelines for production and distribution.
High attention to detail across writing, design, and content execution.

Communication, Adaptability & Initiative

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others on the team and with diocesan and community partners.
Professional, mission-aligned approach to stakeholder engagement.
Creative mindset with the ability to generate fresh ideas for content, campaigns, and engagement.
Willingness to learn new platforms, tools, or processes as communications needs evolve.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who also have the following:

Understanding of the parish structure and workings within the Diocese of San Jose
Experience in the development office of a philanthropic organization
Knowledge of HTML/CSS for light website updates or customization
Experience with Adobe Illustrator
Experience working at a Foundation
Experience working with legal agreements
Experience working with CRM like Raiser’s Edge or similar database

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to careers@catholiccf.org